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Juneteenth 2025: Is there mail? Are banks closed? What to know about the federal holiday

America's Second Independence Day is today. So, what is Juneteenth? And why is it celebrated? Here's what to know.

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When is Juneteenth? Is it a federal holiday? Everything to know about its history

Juneteenth, a holiday commemorating the Emancipation Proclamation in the United States, is this week. Here's everything to know.

What is Juneteenth? The meaning behind the June 19 federal holiday and how it's celebrated

Originally celebrated by newly freed Black communities in Texas with religious services, barbecues and symbolic traditions like discarding clothing worn during enslavement, the holiday has since grown beyond Texas and the South.

See photos of Juneteenth celebrations across U.S.

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Juneteenth: Marking the day slavery ended in the United States

KALAMAZOO, Mich. — June 19, 1865 –the day all people in the United States were officially granted freedom. All across the country, Americans are celebrating this historic milestone with parades, art exhibits, music, and more.

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Photos of Juneteenth Celebrations Commemorating End to Slavery

Juneteenth celebrations took place across the U.S., commemorating the day in 1865 when enslaved Black people in Texas learned of their freedom. While long honored by Black Americans, the holiday has gained broader recognition since becoming a federal holiday in 2021 under President Joe Biden,

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See photos of Juneteenth celebrations across the U.S.

As towns and cities across the United States today celebrate the anniversary of the end of slavery on Juneteenth, see how communities have marked the federal holiday.

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Is Juneteenth a federal holiday? What to know about its beginnings

Although the holiday has long been celebrated in the Black American community, Juneteenth has not always had federal ...

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What Is Juneteenth? Everything to Know About the Federal Holiday

Juneteenth honors June 19, 1865, when the last enslaved people in the Confederacy were freed in Texas. Learn about the ...

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Juneteenth 2025: Will government offices remain open? Is it a federal holiday | Check the 2025 holiday calendar

As the United States prepares to mark Juneteenth this Thursday, June 19, 2025, several government services and public ...

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When is Juneteenth 2025? Here's celebrations at the Jersey Shore

Juneteenth is still a recognized federal and state holiday in New Jersey and some states across the country. Even though the ...

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